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The application window is expected to close on: May 25, 2026.
NOTE: The posting may close earlier if the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications are received.
Preference will be given to candidates located in San Jose, CA or Austin, TX who can work in a hybrid environment; however, remote candidates within the United States may also be considered.
MEET THE TEAM
The Electrical Product Engineer (EPE) partners closely with Cisco Hardware Development Engineering, Compliance and Safety, Program Management, Supply Chain Operations, and global Contract Manufacturing teams.
This team provides engineering ownership throughout the product lifecycle-from pre-concept through end of life-including new product introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and Design for Excellence (DfX) initiatives. Product Engineers collaborate across design, process, test, manufacturing, and reliability engineering to improve product quality, manufacturability, cost, and operational performance.
YOUR IMPACT
The Enterprise Switching Product Operations team within Cisco's Supply Chain Organization is seeking an Electrical Product Engineer to support Catalyst switching platforms throughout the product lifecycle. In this role, you will partner with Electrical Design Engineering, Compliance Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, and Contract Manufacturing teams to drive successful product introductions, improve operational performance, and deliver scalable, high-quality hardware solutions for Cisco's global customers.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to optimize cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply chain readiness.
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and supply chain teams from product concept through end of life.
Drive DfX initiatives, including design for manufacturability, assembly, test, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
Support sustaining engineering efforts focused on lifecycle optimization, value engineering, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers and global operations teams to improve production scalability, operational efficiency, and delivery performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and product lifecycle execution within a hardware environment.
Strong knowledge of DfX principles, including manufacturability, assembly, test, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
Hands-on experience with PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes and technologies.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and systems used in networking hardware production environments.
Knowledge of electrical commodities and components used in Cisco hardware products.
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills within highly cross-functional environments.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $130,600.00 to $182,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$152,400.00 - $255,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$134,300.00 - $224,800.00
For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
